Behold, the LORD hath proclaimed unto the end of the world, Say ye to the daughter of Zion, Behold, thy salvation cometh; behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.
Look! The LORD has announced to the ends of the earth: Tell the daughter of Zion, 'Look, your salvation is coming! See, he brings his reward with him, and his payment goes before him.'
God is announcing to the whole world that salvation is coming to his people, and he's bringing rewards for those who have been faithful.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Isaiah, written during a time of exile and hardship for the Israelites under foreign powers like the Babylonians, this verse is part of a prophetic message of hope for Jerusalem's restoration. The prophet Isaiah addresses the people as the "daughter of Zion," a poetic term for the city and its inhabitants, urging them to anticipate God's deliverance. This proclamation reflects God's covenant faithfulness, pointing toward future fulfillment in the Messiah.
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